Kac-7201 how did you fix the problem with your kenwood amp? mine is doing the same thing. when amp is turned on, light blinks and then goes off but the fan stays on constantly. what wast the issue? chris.constant@gmail.com

Check the zener diodes over by the fuses, where the 2 chokes or load coils are. TThere are 3 or 4 Of the diodes, they are zener diodes. I had the same problem and found it to be one bad zener diode. Check my solution out on the 7202, same thing.

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I have a model close to yours & mine did the same thing. Its an easy fix the problem is its over heating. Unplug the tv take all the panels off the back of the tv and you will see lots of computer boards but look for one that has heat sinks and & small fan attached to it. Clean all the dust out in that area at the minimum but best to blow out all the dust on everything.

Make sure you are discharged cause if you spark any computer board it will be toast.

if problems with lights blinking. remove watt governor or ( black box ) then wire lights direct. this will get rid of problem. governor part # 98480-02, hope this helps!! watt governor is on inside for the lights, it is supposed to reduce wattage.

I am having the same issue as well. If you press "clear" "exit" and "surround mode" all at the same time, it will come back on. It seems to be an overheating issue. If you put a fan on it, it helps, but does not fix permanently. Anyone have any ideas for a permanent fix?

Cant solve the problem but can help calling kenwood in am i have to of those amps and both do same thing its a cooling problem only 1 little fan pulling air out going to buy couple bigger fans and install in both ports and will let u know how it works out

genrally kenwood amps are power hungry amps so after playing for a while if it doesnt get the amount of amperage to make it work it will shut down cus you car cant charge the battery long enough for the use of that amp so my idea is try a farad capacitor and see if that helps good luck .......tk

I had a kenwood amp that did almost the same thing. Try checking you zener diodes. I found 2 bad ones and replaced them and amp works fine ever since. If your not to good at diagnosing, I have my own business installing car audio/video products as well as amp repairs. I gaet amps from all ove the place. If interested send me a message, I'll be glad to help. One more thing, I'm the cheapest person in amp repair. Good luck

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Here is the link for the user manual for your amp if you need it;
http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/Manuals/113/113KAC9102.PDF
There appears to be no designed error code indicated by a flashing power light. the light is either on or off.(page 2)
I think therefore that your amp has a major problem in the control part of the circuitry, almost certainly something that needs replacing rather than being repairable. if you wish to try yourself then if you can open the amp up, and post us some clear close up photos then we may be able to help.
If you wish to find the nearest Kenwood dealer then;
http://www.kenwoodusa.com/support/simple.aspx?men=2&M2=38
Hope this helps - sorry if it is bad news :)